240 Grams of Active Dry Yeast to Cups
Ingredient
Active Dry Yeast
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 1.25 (1¼)
- Tablespoons
- 20.0
- Teaspoons
- 60.0
- Milliliters
- 296 ml
240 grams of active dry yeast = 1.25 cups (1¼ cup / 20.0 tablespoons)
Active Dry Yeast has a density of approximately 192g per cup. Yeast is almost never measured by the cup — a standard packet is 7g (about 2¼ teaspoons). Source: Estimated, not a standard USDA cup measure.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225g | 1.17 | 1⅛ | 18.8 |
| 230g | 1.20 | 1¼ | 19.2 |
| 240g | 1.25 | 1¼ | 20.0 |
| 250g | 1.30 | 1⅓ | 20.8 |
| 260g | 1.35 | 1⅜ | 21.7 |
Bakers reach for active dry yeast in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 240 grams of active dry yeast in cups?+
240 grams of active dry yeast is 1.25 cups (1¼ cup), or 20.0 tablespoons.
How do I measure 240 grams of active dry yeast without a scale?+
Use 1¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 20.0 tablespoons instead.